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ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
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attery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms:
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rovide protection even when
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lectricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
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nits are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
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owever, they do not provide interconnected functionality.
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C powered Smoke Alarms:
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an be interconnected so if one unit
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enses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
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C with battery (DC) back-up:
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ill operate if electricity fails, provided
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he batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must
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e installed by a qualified electrician.
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ireless Interconnected Alarms:
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ffer the same interconnected
functionality as with hardwired alarms, without wires. Units are easy
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o install and do not require professional installation. They provide
p
ro
tection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh
and correctly installed.
Smoke/CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery
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ackup power systems:
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C powered Smoke/CO Alarms should only
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e operated with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Alarm
with most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products
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r square wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters
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ill damage the Alarm
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f you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with
the manufacturer to verify.
Smoke Alar
ms for the hearing impair
e
d:
Special purpose Smoke
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larms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a
v
isual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of
the Americans With Disabilities Act. Can be inter
connected so if one
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nit senses smoke, all units alarm.
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moke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
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nless the
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ombination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if
located, installed and cared for as described in the user’s manual, and if
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moke reaches the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm
to install, refer the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard
72 (National Fir
e Alarm Code) and NFP
A 101 (Life Safety Code).
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ational Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269-9101. Local building codes may also require specific units in new
construction or in dif
fer
ent ar
eas of the home.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERA
TIONS
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his unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment
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uildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals,
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ong-term
health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities,
or group homes of any kind—even if they were once single-family
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omes. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection
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ystems in ware
houses, industrial facilities, commerc
ial buildings,
and special-purpose non-residential buildings which require special
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ire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes
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n your area, this unit may be used to provide additional protection
in these facilities.
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he following information applies to all five types of buildings listed
below:
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC
powered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, DC or Wireless DC powered
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moke Alarms can be used in existing construction as specified by
local building codes. Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and
NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire
Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not
defined as “households.”
1. Single-Family Residence:
Single family home, townhouse. It is recommended this unit be installed
on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom
hallway.
2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:
Apartment building, condominium. This unit is suitable for use in
individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection
system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common
areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common
areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local
fire pr
otection ordinances/regulations.
3. Institutions:
Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities. This unit is
suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident r
ooms, provided
a primary fir
e detection system already exists to meet fire detection
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equirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using
this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all
residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
4. Hotels and Motels:
Also boarding houses and dormitories. This unit is suitable for use inside
individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection
system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common
ar
eas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common areas
may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire
pr
otection or
dinances/r
egulations.
5. Warehouses/Commercial Buildings:
DO NOT use this Smoke/CO Alarm in war
ehouses, industrial or
commercial buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs,
boats, or airplanes. This Smoke/CO Alarm is specifically designed
for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-
residential applications.
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his Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended
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or use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must
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e met. The Smoke Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert
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earing impaired residents. Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be
installed for hearing impaired residents (CO Alarms are not yet available
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or the hearing impaired).
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moke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals.
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ractice the
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scape plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved
– from kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape
p
lanning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are
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leeping. If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the
Smoke/CO Alarm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility
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imitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire
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rill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold
a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their
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esponse to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and
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o determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an
emergency.
Smoke/CO Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated
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nits cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if
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he wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed
correctly. AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason
(
open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power
s
tation, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are
concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power, install both
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ypes of units.
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his Smoke/CO Alarm will not sense smoke or CO that does not
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each the sensors.
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t will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor. Smoke
or CO may be present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions may
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ffect the rate at which CO or smoke reaches the sensors. If bedroom
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oors are usually closed at night, we recommend you install an alarm
device (Combination CO and Smoke Alarm, or separate CO Alarms and
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moke Alarms) in each bedroom and in the hallway between them.
This Smoke/CO Alarm may not sense smoke or CO on another
level of the home.
Example: This alarm device, installed on the second
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loor, may not sense smoke or CO in the basement. For this reason,
one alarm device may not give adequate early warning. Recommended
minimum protection is one alarm device in every sleeping area, every
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edroom, and on every level of your home. Some experts recommend
battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be used in conjunction with
interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms. For details, see “About
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moke Alarms” for details.
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moke/CO Alarms may not be heard.
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he alarm horn loudness
meets or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters).
However, if the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom, it
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ay not wake up a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs
or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if the
door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who are awake may
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ot hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed
doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or
other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm
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orn. This Smoke/CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing
impaired.
The Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not
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each the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons
smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by
violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.
This Smoke/CO Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance. Though
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his Smoke/CO Alarm warns against increasing CO levels or the presence
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f smoke, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in any way that
they will protect lives. Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.
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his Smoke/CO Alarm has a limited life.
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lthough this Smoke/CO
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larm and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are
designed to be as reliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at
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ny time. Therefore, you must test this device weekly. The unit should
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e replaced immediately if it is not operating properly.
This Smoke/CO Alarm is not foolproof. Like all other electronic
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evices, this Smoke/CO Alarm has limitations. It can only detect smoke
or CO that reaches the sensors. It may not give early warning of the
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ource of smoke or CO is in a remote part of the home, away from the
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larm device.
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POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wood burning
fireplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.
Damaged or insufficient venting: corroded or disconnected water
heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger,
blocked or clogged chimney opening.
Improper use of appliance/device: operating a barbecue grill or vehicle
in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened por
ch).
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ransient CO Pr
oblems:
“transient” or on-again-off-again CO pr
oblems
can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
The following conditions can r
esult in transient CO situations:
1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by
outdoor conditions such as:
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Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds.
Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods
between cycles).
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Negative pr
essur
e differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited
fresh air.
• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,
furnaces, or water heaters.
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can
amplify the above situations.
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven,
fireplace).
3.
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emperatur
e inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.
4.
Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your
home. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to
recreate during a CO investigation.
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OW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM
CO POISONING?
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CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and
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ounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening
for average, healthy adults.
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CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home
appliances.
To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
• Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves,
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nd nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for
rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can
prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting. Never
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cap” or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow.
• Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Many local
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as or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance
inspections for a nominal fee.
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Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances.
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heck appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the
flame on the burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue.
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yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO
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ay be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace closed.
Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel-burning
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ppliances. Make sure appliances are vented to the outside. Do
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ot grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on screen porches.
• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft
h
ood on an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on
furnace heat exchangers.
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Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO
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s escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening
windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read
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his manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to
do if your CO Alarm sounds.
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HAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
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HAT IS CO?
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O is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels
do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical
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ppliances typically do not produce CO.
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hese fuels include:
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ood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,
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erosene, and propane.
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ommon appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly
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aintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise
quickly. CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient.
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Air-tight” homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other
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eatherproofing can “trap” CO inside.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
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hese symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be
discussed with ALL household members.
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ild Exposure:
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light headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like”
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ymptoms).
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edium Exposure:
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hrobbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast
heart rate.
Extreme Exposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung
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ailure. Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO
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evels are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach
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certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally
sounds an alarm befor
e the onset of symptoms in average, healthy
a
dults. Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a
p
otential CO problem while you can still react in time. In many reported
cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling
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ell, but become disoriented and can no longer re
act well enough to
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xit the building or get help. Also, young children and pets may be the
first affected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms
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hen the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory
p
roblems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people
can be mor
e quickly and sever
ely af
f
ected by CO. If you experience
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ven mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it
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ifficult to locate the sour
ce of CO after an alarm. These ar
e a few of
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he factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:
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House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.
• Problem caused by “backdrafting.”
• Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.
Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may
b
e difficult to locate the source of CO.
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RK Brands, Inc. shall not be
obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or ser
vice
call.
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F THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
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If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning
y
ou of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your
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mmediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
a
larm may result in injury or death.
• Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke/CO
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larm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.).
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emoving batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke,
and removes your protection. Instead open a window or fan the
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moke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
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If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
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HAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
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on’t
panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
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G
et out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t
stop to get
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ressed or collect anything.
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Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
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f a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors
and windows closed, unless you must escape thr
ough them.
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Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (pr
eferably damp).
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ake short, shallow breaths.
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Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
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Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
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ive your address, then your name.
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Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of
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moke/CO Alarms" for details.
LATCHING FEATURES
Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of
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moke or carbon monoxide. This feature will only work with AC power.
After smoke or CO levels drop below alarm levels, the “Smoke/Power”
or “CO” Red LED will begin to flash once every few seconds. It will
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ontinue to flash or “latch” until you clear it by testing the alarm.
This feature helps emergency responders, investigators, or service
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echnicians identify which unit(s) in your home were exposed to alarm
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evels of smoke or carbon monoxide. This can help investigators
pinpoint the source of smoke or CO.
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nterconnected Alarms.
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atching Alarm Indicator shows which Alarm(s)
in the series were exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide.
The Latching Alarm Indicator stays ON until you clear it, so it can alert
you to an alarm that occurred while you were away from home, even
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hough smoke or CO present in the air has dropped below alarm levels.
Low Battery Latch is activated when the Alarm is in the "low battery
c
ondition". When this occurs, the
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moke/Power
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ED flashes Green On
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or 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds. This feature is designed to help you
identify which Alarm needs to have the battery replaced. Although, the
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larm will sound the low battery chirp approximately once every minute,
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ometimes during the initial stages of "low battery", the Alarm will chirp
in greater intervals than one minute, sometimes up to several hours, until
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he battery reaches a steady low battery level. This innovative feature
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liminates the frustration of waiting for and/or identifying which unit is
chirping.
“SMART INTERCONNECT” FEATURE
This Alarm includes "Smart Interconnect" which enables the Alarm to be
interconnected with other First Alert
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and BRK Smoke, Heat, and "Smart
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nterconnect" CO Alarms. When smoke is detected, all Alarms will sound
the smoke horn pattern. When CO is detected, "Smart Interconnect"
Alarms will sound the CO horn pattern. Alarms that do not have the
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Smart Interconnect" feature will remain silent during a CO alarm.
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SING THE SILENCE FEATURES
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ever remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing
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he batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.
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he Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while
you identify and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence Feature in
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mergency situations. It will not correct a CO problem or extinguish a
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ire
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he Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several
minutes. Y
ou can silence this Smoke/CO Alarm by pr
essing the
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est/Silence button on the alarm cover for at least 3-5 seconds.
After the T
est/Silence button is r
eleased, the Red LED
blinks during the
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ilence mode.
SILENCING THE LOW BA
TTERY WARNING
This Silence Feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning
“chirp” for up to 8 hours if AC power is present. Press the Test/Silence
button on the Alarm cover until you hear the acknowledge “chirp”.
Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the
unit continues to flash the green light once a minute for 8 hours. After
8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will r
esume. The Alarm will continue
to operate as long as AC power is supplied. However,
replace the
batteries as soon as possible,
to maintain protection in event of a
power outage.
To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again.
The unit will go into T
est Mode and the low battery warning will resume
(LED flashes and unit sounds “chirp” once a minute).
To silence Alarms in an interconnected series:
To silence an interconnected series of Smoke/CO Alarms, you must
press the Test/Silence button on the initiating alarm (The unit with the
flashing red light; the red light will be off on all other Alarms.). If you
press the Test/Silence on any other Alarm, it will only silence that unit,
not the whole inter
connected series.
When the Smoke Alarm is
Silenced
When the CO Alarm is
Silenced
The Smoke Alarm will remain
silent for up to 15 minutes, then
return to normal operation.
If the smoke has not cleared–or
continues to increase–the device
will go back into alarm.
The CO alarm will remain silent
for up to 4 minutes.
After 4 minutes, if CO levels
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emain potentially danger
ous the
horn will start sounding again.
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EGULATORY INFORMATION FOR
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MOKE/CO ALARMS
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS
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HAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
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nderwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO
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larms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as
described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO
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ver time (in minutes).
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L2034 Required Alarm Points*:
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If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM
BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES.
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f the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM
BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES.
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If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM
BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES.
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pproximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative
Humidity (RH).
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he unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level
of 30 ppm for 30 days.
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O Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life
threat. Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it’s not present.
•
An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect
average, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause
h
eadaches.
• An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average,
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ealthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
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tandards:
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nderwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station
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arbon monoxide alarms UL2034.
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ccord
ing to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2:
“Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended
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o respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as,
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ut not limited to, exhaust fro
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al-combustion engines, abnormal
operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are intended
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o alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss
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f ability to react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure.” This CO
Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm, and is designed to alarm befor
e CO
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evels become life threatening. This allows you precious time to leave
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he house and corre
ct the pro
blem. This is only possible if Alarms are
located, installed, and maintained as described in this manual.
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The
CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically.
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L tested for false alarm re
sistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300
ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopr
o
pyl Alcohol
(200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and
v
apor concentrations in parts per million.
Audible Alar
m:
85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
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nstalling Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke
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larm on every floor,
in every sleeping area, and in every bedr
oom.
In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC power
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d and
interconnected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details.
For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke
Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements,
where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F
(38˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke
from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
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On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly
or completely closed.
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In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple
sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet
long (12 meters), install a unit at each end.
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At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom
of the basement stairway.
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to
state and fr
om r
egion to region. Check with your local Fire Department
for current requirements in your area.
It is recommended AC or AC/DC
units be interconnected for added protection.
INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES
For minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each
sleeping ar
ea as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room.
Many older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little
or no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are
unsur
e of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on
inside walls only. Smoke Alarms should be installed where temperatures
normally r
emain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C).
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GENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
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tandards:
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nderwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station
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moke Alarms 217.
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FPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11
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For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's
Standard 72, reads as follows:”
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11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.”
“11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection.
Where required by applicable laws, codes,
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r standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-
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tation Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping
rooms. Exception: Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms
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n existing one- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each
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eparate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms.
(3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements. Exception:
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n existing one- and two family dwelling units, approved Smoke Alarms
p
owered by batteries are permitted.”
“A.11.8.3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
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he required number of Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early
warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas
protected by the required Smoke Alarms. For this reason, it is recom-
m
ended that the householder consider the use of additional Smoke
Alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas
include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility
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oom, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The
installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, unfinished attics, or garages is
not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience
c
onditions that can result in improper operation.”
C
alifornia State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire
d
etection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows:
A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity,
but outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms,
d
ining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace
rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached
garages.
Printed in Mexico M08-0182-009 K1 09/10
First Alert
®
is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
brand pr
oducts
w
arrants that for a period of seven years from the date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at
its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the
p
roduct found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
will be made with a new or r
emanufactur
e
d pro
duct or component.
If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a
s
imilar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
T
his warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
initial r
etail pur
chase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
r
eceipt. Pr
oof of pur
chase is required to obtain warranty performance.
B
RK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do
not have the right to alter
, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product,
use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating
instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than
BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not
cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or
any batteries that are included with this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
c
aused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to
the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
t
o the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
l
asts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
H
ow to Obtain Wa
rranty Service
Ser
vice:
If service is r
equir
ed, do not r
etur
n the pr
o
duct to your retailer.
I
n order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs
Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time,
Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the
model number and date of purchase available when calling.
For Warranty Service r
eturn to:
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, expr
ess or implied,
written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose with respect to battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
I
f the Alarm... Problem... You should...
H
orn "chirps" about once per minute;
G
reen
"
Smoke/CO"
L
ED flashes Green On for
2
seconds/Off for 2 seconds. (Low Battery
Latch is engaged.)
L
ow battery warning. Install two new AA batteries
*.
Horn sounds 3 "chirps" every minute;
L
ED has 3 flashes with "chirps".
MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Device is not working
p
roperly, and needs to be replaced.
Units under warranty should be returned to
m
anufacturer for replacement. See “Limited
W
arranty” for details.
C
arbon Monoxide Alarm ONLY:
CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after
y
ou Silence it.
CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous
s
ituation.
IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO
P
OISONING, EVACUATE your home and call
911 or the Fire Department. Refer to "If The
CO Alarm Sounds" for details.
C
O Alarm sounds fre
quently even though no h
igh
levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.
T
he CO Alarm may be impro
perly located. Refer
to “Where to Install This Alarm” for details.
R
elocate your Alarm. If fre
quent alarms
continue, have home rechecked for potential
C
O problems. You may be experiencing an
intermittent CO problem.
Smoke Alarm ONLY:
S
moke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible. Unwanted alarm may be caused by non-
emergency source like cooking smoke.
S
ilence Alarm using manual button; clean the
Alarm’s cover with a soft, clean cloth. If frequent
unwanted alarms continue, relocate your Alarm.
A
larm may be too close to a kitchen, cooking
appliance, or steamy bathr
o
om.
*For a list of acceptable r
eplacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”
If you have questions that cannot be answer
ed by r
eading this manual, call Consumer Af
f
airs at 1-800-323-9005, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST)
T
he light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds
5
“chirps” every minute.
E
ND OF LIFE SIGNAL.
A
larm needs to be replaced.
I
mmediately replace the Alarm.
IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS
A
ctuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon
monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO
Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!
IF THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1
. Operate the Test/Silence button.
2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the
n
umber of your local emergency service here:
____________________________________________________________
3
. Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or
window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted
f
or. Do not re-enter the premises, or move away from the open door
o
r window until the emergency services responder has arrived, the
premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its
n
ormal condition.
4. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-
h
our period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance
t
echnician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning
equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this
e
quipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the
e
quipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment
not inspected by the technician, and consult the manufacturers’
i
nstructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more informa-
t
ion about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor
vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached
g
arage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a
q
ualified appliance technician here:
_
___________________________________________________________
N
OTE:
A
qualified appliance technician is defined as “a person, firm,
c
orporation, or company that either in person or through a representative,
i
s engaged in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or
r
eplacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,
c
ombustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other
d
ecorative combustion equipment.”
“
ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”
If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing,
m
ove everyone to a source of fresh air.
DO NOT remove the batteries!
G
ENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
LIMITED WARRANTY
I
F YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS, Continued
T
ABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Intr
oduction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to Install This Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What Y
ou W
ill See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-6
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
If Your Smoke/CO Alar
m Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
What To Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
If the CO Alarm Sounds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
If the Smoke Alarm Sounds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Latching Featur
es
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
“Smart Interconnect” Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
What Y
ou Need T
o Know About CO
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Potential Sour
ces of CO in the Home
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Agency Placement Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
About Smoke Alarms
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning “chirp”
for up to 2 days. Y
ou can silence the End of Life war
ning “chirp” by
pressing the Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging
that the End of Life silence feature has been activated.
After appr
oximately 2 days, the End of Life “chirp” will r
esume.
After appr
oximately 2-3 weeks the End of Life war
ning cannot be
silenced.
For your records, please record:
Date Purchased: _______________________________
Where Purchased: __________________________________________
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
Replace alarm 7 years after installation. Please write the date in
the space provided:
_____________/____________Month/Year
The alarm will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal
appr
oximately 7 years after installation to r
emind you to
r
eplace the unit.
The End-of-Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days.
Do not unplug the alarm or remove the batteries until you get
r
eplacement.